Question 1

Hazel

Is the weekly capacity listed the maximum volume of material that the tumbler can cope with or the volume that comes out as compost? I assume that as it breaks down the volume will reduce quite a bit? I would like to know roughly how much compost I can ex...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 2

rhiannon benson

We keep chickens. What effect will a weekly tray of chucken poo/straw/sawdust have on a mixture which with otherwise be kitchen waste and grass cuttings?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 3

Deirdre Dunne

Could you clarify for us exactly what can go in? Cooked meat and bones I see can but general meal leftovers - pasta, rice, sauces, cream/milk/dairy generally, break/crackers and sweet things like biscuits/sweet cereal etc. getting mixed answers. Sorry if ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

Marcella

Does the Big Pig need to be place in a sunny location?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 5

Zoe

Hi. I’m looking to illuminate any raw or cooked waste. We have hens which take care of leftovers, but thinking about fish & meat bones, meat that may be gone off, along with our usual compost stuff. Which is better, the hot bin or tumbler?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 6

Larry Reynolds

Hi, a strange question I know but do you actually need garden waste, grass, leaves etc, to make compost? We have very little garden waste apart from autumn but want to compost kitchen waste. Thank you

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 7

Richard

Hi I have the big pig for many years now and has been great. However the metal bar that runs through the middle and connects at each end of the stand is broken. Do you have spares in stock? Thanks Richard

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 8

Patricia

Hi, considering an alternative to the ‘brown’ bin, especially for food waste. Does this need good sun exposure and can it be fixed to a wall? Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 9

Sara

Hi, I bout a "big pig" last November and I've been feeding it and turning it regularly. I've tried to be careful about adding plenty of brown materials including stable sweepings (paper and manure) in an attempt to kick start eth heating proces...

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 10

Stephen

HI, I recently purcahsed the Big Pig and havent yet used it, can you please tell me how much sawdust I should use in the The Big? I have lost the instructions could you please email these to me ? Many Thank

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 11

Nicky O'Donnell

Can I put shredded woody garden waste in the bin alongside soft green garden waste and food waste? A friend told me I needed to add sawdust?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 12

Sinead Burke

Hi Andrew, is this composter really rodent-proof? We were met by a fabulously healthy rat when we opened our normal compost bin the other day so totally rodent-proof is what we're looking for. I reckon the rats here do a gymnastics course growing up - I'...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 13

M. McDonald

How long does the foam insulation last? Can it be replaced? If so, at what cost? How long is the warranty?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 14

Fiona

Can these be painted/stained and if so, what type of paint is recommended so as not to contaminate soil & crops? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 15

EPF

What is the rough weight of soil required for each size? Or how many bags of soil would be needed? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 16

Joe

Does the 2,000 litres of soil for the 14 to 21 inch unit fill the entire bed i.e. both split level units and the corner section?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 17

N Keegan

How many litres of soul is needed to fill this please? I'm interested in the bigger one

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 18

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 19

Paul

What is the best base for these types of bed? I have an area with a concrete floor that I would like to put these on but am concerned that pooling water would damage the wood over time. Could they be placed on to something to keep them out of contact with...

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 20

Mrs Jan Fox

How do you treat the wood; is it safe for growing veg ?I've heard that one should use untreated wood to avoid chemical contamination.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 21

Peter Quirk

Please can you advise the overall footprint size of this the 2 tier L shaped I am looking for a bed 1.8x1.8m

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 22

Kim Chatwin

Hi do you make raised beds 6 foot x 2 foot if so how much are they please. Also if 3 or 4 were purchased is there discount or free delivery.Thank youKim

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 17.5cm High Raised Flower Beds

Question 23

Barbara

Is the timber used for the flower beds FSC certified?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 24

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 25

arin oz

That is so discouraging not to see metric sizes along with imperial sizes.Why don't you have metric mesurements as well?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 26

Trevor

Hi. Is it ok to use the flower bed kits to grow vegetables? Are they treated the same way?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 27

Tanya Hutton

Can these be placed on concrete?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 28

Russ Gillespie

I'm placing this into a concrete base so will be purchasing a liner. I've read that putting 2-3 inches of pebbles/shingle in the bottom is a good idea, but do I put them inside the liner or underneath the liner?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 29

Donna

Forgot to ask, how much soil does this take to fill it up?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 30

Donna

Can these be used for veg rather than flowers? Is it the safe treatment like the raised veg beds?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 31

Kj

Hi There,Recently purchased several Castleton raised bed kits (excellent!) and cannot find them on your site now.Are they still available? They are so easy to put together with just a mallet, no fiddly screws apart from the finishing tops, which make a...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 32

Peter McCann

Are the 21 inch raised flower beds suitable for growing veg?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 33

Sarah Jane

Can order these with 45cm or 60cm depth?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 34

Hugh Tully

Is it possible to order a particular raised flower bed to own dimensions?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 35

David

How much soil would be required to fill the taller version of this bed? 1 tonne or more?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 36

Paul

Hi, "Soil/compost mix available to fill" - Does this mean the soil comes with that price or do I have to order it separately?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 37

Grainne Hayes

is there a bottom to this? could it be placed on tarmac?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 38

Rebecca

How many litres of compost would I need to fill this planter (14-21 inch) - Thanks.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 39

Louise Doyle

How much soil would be needed to fill the 7/14 inch version of this?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 40

Madelyn

Is the wood planed please ?Do we need to do a lot of smoothing it before small children can be near it ?Thanks. MM.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 41

Denise Alexander

Is the wood preserved or treated? If so, are all preservatives or treatment chemicals non toxic and approved by the soil Association>

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 42

Kate

Hello, we are thinking of getting the taller version of this for a starter veggie garden. Approx how much soil will it take to fill? also it is sited on a concrete slab do we need to pop gravel in the bottom for drainage?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 43

John Chawke

Hi, What size would you recommend for a raised bed 6ft x 3ft and 18" deep? Also can water pass through the membrane, thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 44

Tom

Hi, I'm going to buy your 6x4 raised bed with one of these liners. Unfortunately, I do not have a suitable stapler to fix the liner to the wood. What nails would you recommend I purchase to fix the liner in place?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 45

sue mcginn

where does thetimber come from?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 46

George Taylor

Why do we require 2 brackets for each corner

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 47

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 40mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 48

Ting Ting Grace

Hi, are these screws 30mm in length? I am buying 1.25 in planks to make raised bed. Which are 31 mm thick.Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 30mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 49

Megan

Is there a lid for this composter that I can buy separately?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

Question 50

Seán Byrne

Hi, do you do 5ft double bay units? Thanks. Regards,Seán

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Single Bay Easy Access Timber Composter

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